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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 08, 1778
Page
4
A fragmentary denunciation questions the character of a prominent political figure accused of riots intimidation and corruption. It recalls street parades, broken windows, and threats to electors, claiming rewards for illegal conduct and urging distrust of his ethics. The piece contrasts derided actions with supposed ministerial rewards.
A London Evening Port excerpt urges loyal Addressers to offer lives and fortunes to support the Crown while labeling Manchester rebels as Jacobite traitors. It condemns rebel aims, predicts punishment, and mocks Manchester symbols with scornful references to arms and fabric shortages.
The writer rails against Lord Lore with harsh political critique, arguing the minister's public role renders his character controversial. The piece condemns his measures and urges against his cabinet influence while noting the nation's astonishment and European reaction to his prominence.
A list of horses with ages colors sires and dams including Alborac Pantaloon Bay Mare by Squirmt Chestnut Mare by Blank and more. Several entries note covering by Mr Wildman Tarar Old Snap Old Regulus Herod and Alfotac. Viewers are to inspect pedigrees three days before the sale.
A fragmentary postscript describes a private gathering of Ja Goxaires and Tories. It claims resolutions condemning King William III, urging a government regiment, and admitting Papists with weekly catechism to chants including Over the Swatter to Charley.
Reports from London describe the Province Island engagement where Major Watch and Captain Blackmore led 10th regiment troops who withdrew after Ensign Hanks and 50 privates were captured. The piece notes anticipated homeward arrivals of generals from America and a forthcoming inquiry into two American generals. It mentions ministerial attacks on General Howe, ship movements, wrecks, smuggling seizures, and obituaries, with various Antwerp and Liverpool maritime items and stock prices.
Fragmentary historic notice reports dramatic cries of victory and defeat with exclamations about Mad Island, Americans beaten, and calls for changing fortunes or escape, reflecting chaotic fragmentary rhetoric from a wartime period.
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