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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 25, 1764
Page
4
A letter discusses the King's divine right, Swede rights, and Papist influence. It criticizes corrupt rulers, urges restoring triennial parliaments, and warns that supporters or blockers will bear political blame in a contested constitutional debate.
A letter to the authorities protests price gouging on meat and coal. The writer, signing as PHILO-PAUPER, urges an inquiry and government action to stop unauthorised increases and protect the poor. He cites Newcastle coal prices and Benton coal as examples of unfair profiteering.
A casual tax paper response signed Christianus is out of time as the issue it concerns was decided Tuesday in the Court of King's Bench, Westminster. A letter from Redborn signed A. B. will be inserted when possible. Timothy Speculist remains under consideration. The Busy Man and the Man of Business characters will be added, and Patriphilus may appear in the next issue.
Paraphrased dispatches report a ship from Maragnon carrying the Bishop of Para, Governor Don Bernardo de Mello, and a colony secretary landed for high misdemeanors. Paris notes public regulation of French guards with barracks outside Paris and adjusted pay. London items include court decisions, Newgate gaol plans, and trade talks.
The meeting resolved to liquidate debts or declare incapacity, with the King to intervene. Stockholders will keep a 4 livre dividend during liquidation and appoint Syndics to oversee affairs. Syndics were elected, including Marquis de Caitries and other nobles, to join six former Syndics in managing the company. Directors resign.
A fragmented report lists yesterday evening shows at Drury Lane and Covent Garden including Royal Sarepd HearD and Arthe Hay Market, with further notes on prices and stock figures listed for various bonds and commodities such as Old An, Consol, Navy Bills, and New Exch. The text also references upcoming timings and winnings in a damaged, stock-heavy ledger-like segment.
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