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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 09, 1770
Page
1
A truncated 18th century column lists arrivals in Boston and New York from London and Amsterdam, a schedule of dividends on Feb 7 and Feb 2 dates, plus certificates granted and a merchant of York seeking sale notices. A second fragment prints an extended letter to the London Evening Post editor defending Newcastle petitions and criticizing an author A B for misstatements, urging pardon and decorum.
Westminster Jan 9 His Majesty opened the session with a message to Parliament amid a cattle distemper outbreak. He urged swift measures to prevent spread, pledged economy in supplies, and urged unity and diligence in governance. Reports from abroad note skirmishes near Petrikau and fleet movements, with various ports commenting on armament rumors.
The Welch petition reached the King via the Prince of Wales with praise. Liverpool petitions show 1200 signatures and 200 protestors. Major Maitter appointed Lieutenant Colonel Commandant of the Yorkshire Buffs. Captain Pennyman becomes Major. Excise appoints William Williams as storekeeper. Mr Marriott to be first Clerk in London Brewery. A mob followed the King from the House, chanting Wilkes for ever. Aldermanic returns and local drownings are reported. A sergeant and residents recount a robbery at John Barber's Hornsey home. Obituaries note Lord Deamer. Marriages and names of several locals appear. Wheat and meal prices and bear key market remarks recorded.
Anonymous writes a dramatic letter describing threats of riot in the city. The speaker speaks of a warlike force parading through a city famed for trading, urging authority to deploy civil power to quiet the rabble. The piece contrasts bravado with fear and mocks harsh displays before a crowd.
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