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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 07, 1775
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a conclave with weather forecasts and references to events, fervor, and public notices. The readable items mention Ex and ave phrases and potential dates or gatherings but lack concrete details for full reporting.
Jan 6 report from J Harman St Giles predicts mild winter conditions with little frost or cold snaps. Winds and celestial influences suggest no excessive wet spell, but moderate rain may appear in February and March.
A lengthy 18th century critique argues for limited royal power while warning that parliamentary despotism via manipulated majorities dangers the liberty of colonies and the home realm. It laments rising executive influence, praises constitutional forms, and condemns bribery and coercion as threats to freedom. It also comments on America, Scotland, merchants, and public finance.
London voices argue that merchants should stick to trade and not involve themselves in politics as the country faces a crisis. The piece condemns merchants who defend the ministry's political missteps, insisting commerce alone cannot save the nation.
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