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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 24, 1774
Page
4
A political appeal to the London Evening Port and Worcester freemen thanks supporters for their efforts in a disputed election. The writer rebukes a Lord of Parliament’s intrusion as unconstitutional and urges scrutiny of disqualified voters, asking informants to contact Mel Locke and Bird, attorneys in Worcester.
The Speaker took the Chair at two o'clock amid a flood of private bills petitions and motions. London sheriffs petitioned for a navigable cut from Moorfields to Waltham Abbey provoking Alderman Towne’s protests over private property and alleged improprieties in land deals. The debate featured lengthy speeches on electoral reform, challenges to Grenville’s act, and calls to sustain perpetual trial procedures, with figures like Lord North Fox Burgoyne and Mr Dunning voicing sharp divides.
Reports state France again offers mediation between Russia and the Porte and that hopes for a peace accord grow. Paris notes a second mediation, while Vienna Paris and Moscow circles discuss alliances. Militants in Metz hospital limited harm amid rumors of rebel activity and relief efforts.
In London a letter from the Premier informs Hon. C. Fox that a Great Personage no longer requires his services. Sir William Meredith is said to be named as his successor. Mr. Dyson is expected to assume power next week due to ill health, with Mr. Cornwall possibly succeeding him as a Lords of the Treasury member. A Hon. Capt. is also mentioned in the speculation.
Prices of stocks quoted with varied figures across banks and bonds. India bonds listed at 283 and 298 with premiums. South Sea and bank annuaries show mixed yields around 4 percent. Several entries reference long annuities and victualling bills with fractional shillings and pence values.
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