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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 11, 1770
Page
4
A political letter urges reconciliation within British factions to protect national security and prosperity. It warns that discord among parties weakens the country, invites foreign rivals, and harms commerce and manufacturing. The writer asks the Duke of Grafton to unite the nation under a stable administration.
A reader sends an extract of King Charles speech in favor of the Earl of Strafford to the London Evening Post. The letter praises the paper as useful and entertaining and notes its role as a political repository for genuine records.
A speaker explains he cannot condemn the Earl of Strafford of high treason, insists on governing by law, and urges the assembly to find a prudent path to justice while preserving conscience and public duty. He denies inviting Irish forces or disloyalty among English subjects and clarifies his stance on Strafford’s fitness for office.
Postscript reports from Holland and Warsaw on December 23 stating the Russian grand army headquarters remain at Latyczew. Detachments are sent to Moldavia and Wallachia while Turkish forces lie beyond the Danube. A Russian force sits on this side of the river and Bender fortress remains unblocked. Majors General Soritchh and Witgenstein were dispatched to reconnoitre the fortress.
A fragment notes Corsican Captain Salicetti passed through the city toward England to join General Paoli, while references to Ruffia rulers and Moldavia lineage appear in the lettered dispatches from January 4.
In London and Middlesex, ministers weigh replacing key officials as Lord Camden and allies resist resignations. Talks of granting Seals to Yorke and appointing Thurloe spark tension. Debates on redress of grievances, secession threats, and petitions from Derby Hereford and other counties highlight constitutional fears and calls to dissolve Parliament.
A fragment notes Junius Verus in our next issue with a reference to An Officer and a mention of Junius on Thursday attributed to Robert de Newport.
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