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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 02, 1770
Page
4
A dated 1770 broadsheet letter accuses a British lord of tyranny and financial misrule. It condemns procrastination of Parliament, pleads for public retribution, and urges sacrifice to restore constitutional order and national happiness amid royal anger. The tone is sharp, urging vigilance against perceived ministerial venality and corruption.
An incomplete quotation emerges in which an Englishman declares that an everlasting and unalterable scourge should fall upon wicked ministers who for their own emolument would sacrifice both him and his people like sheep to the slaughter.
A London Evening Post writer criticizes the Peace of 1762 and praises Lord Bute for ending the costly war. The piece argues victory did not justify endless conquests, condemns reckless politics, and lauds prudent leadership and timely action to avoid national ruin.
The theatre manager preparing a new venue for public diversion and actor benefits has sent circulars to all performers demanding their immediate town attendance. Failure to comply may result in being struck off the list. the aim is to ensure readiness and perfection for the opening.
A fragment notes a discussion among three lawyers Jef-s Whitestone and the justice in Air about Ju nius last letter. They deem it a great crime but differ on its classification. One calls it a high misdemeanor, another a seditious libel, the last labels it high treason.
This issue advertises an authentic copy of Governor Pownall's Speech, pensioners on the Irish establishment, a Lady Wortley Montagu letter, anecdotes of General Pack, essays on music and theatre management, Garrick’s merits, parliamentary power, a Thomson edition note, original poetry, and other varied papers. Sold by Miller and Almon in London.
Thatched-House Tavern on St James Street announces a dinner in the Great Room for Monday the eighth instant following a Gentlemen’s agreement after the last Parliament session. The meal precedes the meeting of the next session.
Postscript references copies of a speech to be forwarded by foreign mails to several Courts of Europe. Mentions Lord C, the Duke of Bedford with Dr Heberden, and a Newcastle elector petition to the king. Reports Vice Admiral Elphinston’s Dover passage and voyage plans. Discusses finance scandals involving Lord Halifax and public money misapplied to indemnify him. Contains weather, agricultural notes, local disputes over river fishing rights, and various obituaries and society debates.
A fragmented auction-like notice describes a pamphlet collection about the late peace. It lists printers and sellers including J Miller at Queen's-head Passage Newgate-street S Biadga at Pater-nofter-row F Blyth at the Royal Exchange and J Almon at Piccadilly.
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