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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 12, 1780
Page
4
In a heated session the House heard pleas about the Crown’s power and reform, with Lord North defending Hillsborough and others criticizing ministerial conduct. Claims tied to Irish resistance and English petitioners sparked warnings of potential crackdown and constitutional alarm.
In a heated session Lord Hillsborough’s son denied his father’s implied remarks. Mr Burke moved to introduce a bill selling forests and crown lands with exceptions preserving tenants and common rights. Bills on new proposals followed, Dover and Cornwall duchy excluded, and adjournment noted after lengthy debates with several parliamentary figures speaking.
In a Jan 15 1780 letter from Cross Hall Thomas Stanley declares his bid to fill the vacancy in Parliament after the death of the late Hon. Thomas Stanley. He pledges to defend the county’s commercial interests and the nation's welfare with constant attention and respectful service.
THO. STANLEY at Cross Hall in Lancaster County writes to Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders thanking them for their reception and support. He announces the election day as the 22d instant and invites attendance and backing. He apologizes for any omissions in contacting some freeholders. Also notes Oak Terrace goods for the Navy and Norfolk’s agent near Chester.
Advertisement for TRWIN's Fruit-Lozenges and Black Currant Drops boasting cures for coughs throat inflammations and asthma. Claims include cooling the body aiding respiration and relief for teething fevers and gravel pain. Patented sales at No 1 Cornhill and Berkeley Square with ships’ navy approval noted.
Postscript delivers Madrid’s Spanish account of the clash with Rodney’s fleet. Don Langara fights back with eight ships as an English squadron drives the Spaniards from Cadiz streets to Gibraltar, two English three deckers reportedly driven off, one Spanish ship blown up. convoy movements and ongoing observations from Lisbon to Cadiz noted. Also reports appointments, wrecks, and local notices from Plymouth to London.
A column notes tensions over economy in the Queen’s household reformation with Neckar, praises protesters as crown opponents, and cites Lord North’s stance in Parliament. Reports reach Portmouth of San Raphael and other ships convoyed by Rodney, while Irish Commoners seek a Peerage. A Printer’s letter criticizes re-electing placemen and urges citizens to avoid electing MPs who surrendered to ministerial power, naming Judge Eyre as Expedient Eyre.
Windy day reports His Majesty's ships Aurora and Fortune Teller leaving harbor under sail. Remaining vessels follow the fleet pattern as per the plan.
Prices listed for Bank Stock and related annuities with multiple quotes such as Bank Stock at 114 3 4, Bank Annuities reduced, 6 1 2 per cent, Continental properties varying, South Sea Stock and Navy Assurance notes. The OCR reads irregular but denotes a financial price snapshot with numerous figures and reductions.
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